neuronRN

Hello again allnurses Community! I have applied to the Family Nurse Practitioner programs at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ and Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. I'm just interested in receiving some preliminary opinions/in...

Anyone receive notice from Drexel about decisions yet?

Perhaps as a performance approval measure you can bring up the use of hand-off communication forms to your charge nurse, educator, coordinator or manager for change of shift. When I give report I sort of go through all the systems. First, who is the ...

I understand what you mean now Kristin. I definitely think that is deceitful too.

Very very true! Thanks for helping to settle my nerves.

That's exactly how I feel now. Can't wait any longer lol Now, I also feel like Drexel is becoming my top pick because of the price, reputation and online FNP program. I guess the campus visits, course workload and finding preceptors is what scares...

I'm glad you shared that with me and I'm glad you're happy with the program! I can't wait to find out my decision but I already feel confused lol

That's awesome!! I applied for the FNP program. How do you like it so far? Any details to share? Excuse my very inquistive mind lol

Thanks IrishIzRN for your input. Have you started at Drexel already?

Thank you Kristin! :) I did recieve a notice from Drexel stating that all Fall 2013 applicants will recieve a decision by June 15th…seems like a long wait. Wow! That sucks they do not serve their own PA students. I also heard the same information abo...

Yes, me too! I was accepted into Seton Hall but I'm waiting to hear from Drexel to make my final decision. Drexel would be much cheaper and offer the same academics as SH. The only thing that gives me anxiety is the on-campus visits, preceptors and ...

Thank you SICU_Murse for adding to the thread. Your same reasons for UMDNJ are also my reasons for applying. I'm patiently waiting to here of receipt of my application. I think its a great idea for UMDNJ to have a clinical placement specialist.

NJprisonrn I completely agree with you. It's a bit scary thinking that we would be responsible for locating our own preceptors. Many schools practice this as well. Maybe they want us to work on our networking skills. :)

Sounds like a pretty good and flexible program. I'm glad you responded to the thread. Good luck in the program and keep me updated if you can :)

Thanks MissT19 for your response. Good to hear from a TJU student! I do live more than 90 miles away and I was told by a TJU Rep that the program would be completely online. Are you taking the online courses/program? Once a week isn't bad at all.

NewTexasRN, you're PM box is filled and it will not let me send the message.

Thank you NewTexasRN for your advice, good luck and opinions. I have my doubts with UMDNJ as well but my concerns involve the restructuring of the university and also having to find my own preceptor. Was it only the location that you disliked? Very t...

Hello allnurses community! I have a question that I am asking for a close friend of mine who is also a new nurse. She has been working at a local hospital in the CCU as a Staff RN for about 6 months and a week ago decided that she may not be ready fo...

Thank you strawberryfields! Your post definitely did help my friend (I just showed her) and you were the only person to post a response. I told her the exact message; "any experience now-in-days is great experience", especially in critical or acute c...

I have to agree with a previous poster. A simple "thank you" or "you explained that very well" from a patient or family member does more for me than my bi-weekly paycheck. I am a new nurse, and nursing is my first and hopefully only career. Those wor...

ohhh how did I almost forget about that? lol...

I love it! Especially the "What society thinks I do" and of course the "What I actually do".

Out of curiosity, I have a question regarding the ACNP and ANP roles. I have done some of my own research here and on other websites but I have not found a real solid answer. I understand the ACNP is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and the ANP is a...

Out of curiosity, I have a question regarding the ACNP and ANP roles. I have done some of my own research here and on other websites but I have not found a real solid answer. I understand the ACNP is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and the ANP is a...

Thank you CCRNDiva! Do you think it would be difficult maintaining both certifications?